FDI Regime

The Republic of Azerbaijan is the leading FDI destination in the region. During last 15 years the total FDI stock in Azerbaijan exceeded 37 billion USD. Azerbaijan has achieved gradual improvement in the overall legal framework for the investment activities in the country for last several years with a number of practical regulations liberalizing conduct of business and reducing red tape.

The Government managed to open up economy for the international business and introduce investment-friendly laws and regulations. Generally, the Azerbaijani legislation establishes a very open national regime for FDI. Such a regime also applies to the privatization of the state owned property. There are no special permissions or specific registration requirements for foreign investment.

A foreign investor in Azerbaijan enjoys a non-discrimination regime. Privatization process is open for foreign investors as well. Any FDI restrictions are strictly limited to national security matters.

Azerbaijani legislation is evolving in accordance with the strategic goal of the Government which implements the "welcoming policy" for foreign businesses. Foreign investments are protected by certain guarantees provided by the government and legislation.

Fore more information please see our "Doing Business in Azerbaijan" publication